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Appreciation for Exemplary Service awarded to Figueroa

By Sheriff Mark Buchanan Guest Writer   Presented in appreciation for Ed Figueroa’s exemplary service in transforming the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and its partner, Clay County EMS, into the future with the powerful statewide VIPER radio system.

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Mason Parker Band performs Friday

By Victoria Ewing Ware Guest Writer   The Clay County Communities Revitalization Association welcomes the Mason Parker Band to the grounds of the Historic Courthouse/Beal Center Friday, June 21.

Summer concerts continue at Brasstown Community Center

By Sarah Staugler Guest Writer   This year’s Summer Concerts at the Brasstown Community Center continues with Jimmy Wilson and Friends. These local and seasoned players are sure to entertain us with the bluegrass heritage music we all love.

Helicopter ‘side’ trimming underway

By Kelly L. Crawford Guest Writer   Residents of Clay County may have noticed in the last week a helicopter doing tree trimming in various areas of the county.

Grants awarded, landscaping project reviewed

By Lorraine Bennett Staff Writer   The Hayesville Town Council divided $4,500 in grants among four local non-profits Monday evening and heard details on a proposed project to improve landscaping around Town Hall.

Expired plate stop leads to drug charges

Staff Reports   A stop that was prompted by an expired license plate resulted in two Clay County residents going to jail and facing drug charges, according to a release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

At a glance: Hodgsons enjoy exercising and socializing on walks

By Deby Jo Feguson Staff Writer   Elizabeth Hodgson and son, Billy take advantage of the sunny days with walks, shopping and visiting friends. Elizabeth, 73, of Hayesville, is the daughter of the late Harold and Helen Anderson and wife of the late Joseph Hodgson who passed away in 2011.

Crisp family wins Progress Father-Son Look-A-Like contest

The winning photo in the Clay County Progress Look-A-Like Father-Son contest was sent in by mom and Ben’s wife, Jackie Crisp. The four generations of the Crisp family, Shon, Travis, Ben and baby Colt “sound, think and act alike,” according to Jackie.

Flag retirement service slated Friday, June 14

By Robert Seibert Guest writer   As we near the Fourth of July, many are putting up new American flags and taking down their old faded and torn flags. What do you do with it when it's old and ratty and you're ready for a new one?